Author(s) Peters, Toby et al.

A cool world: Defining the energy conundrum of cooling for all

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This report provides a global overview of projected future demand for cooling systems, including air conditioning, refrigeration and cold chain storage. It discusses the implications of this growing demand on global energy consumption, climate change and renewable energy, as well as recommendations for sustainably increasing access to cooling technologies.

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Themes Climate change Health and health facilities Critical infrastructure Food security and agriculture

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33 p.

Publication year

2018

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